Will My Horses Survive Florida?

[@mialfaequestrian]

I've heard of many people who moved their horses to Florida and had major issues. I'm glad you took the proper precautions and that your time in Florida went well thus far. I hope you have a great trip! ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@ilovehorses5970]

​@CarmellaAbel are you planing to come to WA??

[@catlady4ever]

I am an old Florida native. I never owned a horse. But have cats and dogs. This content is all so true!!!!! Even us humas have to take precautions outdoors, especially during spring and summer.

[@Sydnati0n]

As a Floridian, I am glad you did your research and enjoyed it!

[@ichallengelife]

aKthUalLy the birds that woke you in the morning aren't herons, but sandhill cranes :3 Good to hear you guys prepared so well and it all paid off!

[@CarmellaAbel]

😂😂 oh, they are cute though!

[@lenamisener9597]

You might see them again in the NW USA this summer if you head there. They migrate, too!

[@rparr]

I live in Florida, originally from a different state. The way we keep horses here is a little different but it is totally manageable. Raleigh clearly did no real research and spoke to no Floridian equestrians before moving her horses here. June- September are BRUTAL for any creature (including us!), and she really set herself up for failure by moving her horses at that time. It would be the same moving a Floridian horse to Denver in January. They would absolutely struggle because they need to acclimate to a totally different climate and they LIVE OUTSIDE. It was really frustrating to watch Raleigh's video, it just felt really dumb. People come here with their horses from all over the world to show. Horses can live here no problem, you just have to manage them a little differently. Your video shows that you took proper consideration and acclimated your horses. Bravo! A tip- horses with their full winter coats are really prone to fungal issues as the hair traps moisture and it never really dries out in the humidity. Bugs are pretty mild this time of year, I would be less concerned about the bugs and more concerned about moisture in the winter coat.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks for sharing your experience; I appreciate your perspective and I will keep the winter coat in mind! They’ve been doing fine so far, and as you probably know it’s been pretty dry. Blessings!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

​@@CarmellaAbel I honestly do the reverse of what others do when my hairy beast is in work in the winter. I clip her saddle area and nothing else. Looks stupid does the job

[@goldenyearsacres9163]

As a native Floridian, I must say your preplanning as a tourist traveling with horses is impressive. Taking plants & wildlife into consideration as well as all the biting insects & best time to visit in light of the biting bugs, is commendable. It shows just how much you care about your horses. As for your pup, let me also add something to consider, in addition to the sandspurs(owey), asphalt aka blacktop. It's not as hot in the winter, but in summer, you could fry an egg on asphalt that is in full sun. So be mindful of your dog walking on the blacktop with bare paws. Also, Florida sun😅is can heat beach sand up to seering temps too, but again, in winter, it should be tolerable. As for the gators, if you see any manmade retention ponds gators could be hiding just below the surface. Don't assume because it's a man-made pond that gators won't be present. The housing development that was recently built nearest to our land had gators. In the 6 retention ponds, I spotted small gators in 3 of the ponds. Remember though, they will be concealed while in hunting mode, which is often. So be careful letting your dog near the water. The gators hunting tactic is to hide just under the surface of water to fool the prey, then they spring up out of the water to grab the prey & drag it under the water to drown. I'm not trying to scare you or your viewers, it's just something to be aware of. Kond of like when I visited Colorado & Montana and warning signs were posted to aid tourists on how to handle bear encounters. Wisdom is key and from the degree of preplanning, I can see you are not lacking in that department. If you get the opportunity to drive through Ocala, you're in for relaxing views of beautiful horse farms of sprwsling acres lines with white or black wood fencing. The barns are so exquisite that they rival the homes appearance, some offer guided tours of their facilities. Hubby found a B & B in the area with dressage practice viewing in the mornings served with breakfast & barn visits in the afternoon. There are a couple of public beaches that permit riding horses. For the bluegreen clear waters, check out Cocina on Anna Maria Island(AMI). Clearwater Beach is nice looking white sand beaches, but the water is brownish. For me, I prefer the less tourist trod beaches on AMI. All that said though, when traveling with horses, seeing beaches might prove more challenging than seeing the forest areas of the state. Enjoy your visit, if you haven't left yet. If you stop in Georgia on yor trip back northward, I know of a ranch that has riding trails open to public for a small fee. They also have a B& B with soectacular views of the ranch horses & even offer trail rides in all-inclusive package, kind of a bring your own or use their horse type deal.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Wow, thank you so much for all the tips! This is fantastic information and so helpful for me to know. I really appreciate your time and effort!

[@SharonP8356]

Well done!!!! Researching and preparing..you guys are awesome! I watched Raleigh's Florida nightmare...this was a very informative video! We east coasters are not kidding when some days the bugs are driving us to the point of insanity...you do not get used to them, but learn how to prevent and cope...and I am up in New England, not more southern where it is much more humid and hot! I Love watching your journey and glad Florida was a joyful stop along your path of adventures!❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! We are learning along the way! I loved trail riding innNew York, but also noticed how bad the bugs were up there as well!

[@pariahmouse7794]

South Carolina here- rain rot and scratches are the bane of our existence, haha... (Well, mostly for the horses, but...) You are such a good horseperson, you are living the dream, but doing it with sense! I wish i could afford your premium content!

[@julieinak]

Congratulations! How lovely! The herons you saw are actually Sandhill Cranes! Great so see. Have fun!

[@kathyberger6650]

I now live in Florida, Daytona Beach, and the weather is rather hot and humid. I lived in South Georgia until about 6 years ago. But if you are still in Florida, do take a trip to the Ocala area. You will see magnificent horse ranches! People come from all over to purchase horses from there. Great job for researching to keep your babies safe. Be safe and God bless. ❤️🐴❣️🙏🏻

[@diggingmary129]

I was the middle comment that had concerns! I’m so glad you guys looked into EVERYTHING!!! (And to be fair I thought you were going south first then heading north!) Man those plants and bugs are scary!! I’m even more happy you guys did it!!! You’re following your dreams and being so smart about it!! Watch out for the sand spurs and safe happy travels!!!❤ God bless P.S. Colin needs a gator (ATV) in Florida!! 😊

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for thinking of us! If it weren’t for the comments sharing Raleigh’s video, I would have never done the research. Blessings!

[@StinkyWorm]

Is nobody gonna talk about how cute this clip is 😭♥️ 1:30

[@mimibreyes3532]

Im glad everything worked out!!!

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Well done and great planning.

[@amyperusse8951]

I live close to Ocala. Hay is very expensive here. One of my girls gets sweet itch really bad each summer. I don’t ride in the summer except for early in the morning or late in the evening. The sand spurs are no joke! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. 😊

[@kimberlyhurley6111]

We have to deal with the heat in the summer just like you have to deal with the frigid temperatures , snow and ice in winter . Florida has very nice weather November through May . Ocala is considered to be the horse capital of the country , with more horses per capita than any other place in the U.S. Many horse owners that are snow birds and have the money to do it , transport their horses down in late fall and ship them back in the spring .

[@TheProjectEquestrian]

Nice Storytelling! Beautifully done!🙌

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you so much!

[@georgiagonzales3769]

I moved from Michigan to Florida last November. Haven't had any problems so far. What I'm most concerned about is sand colic. So she gets Sand Clear every month. Have to admit the summer was brutal. Fly's and heat.

[@teresahoss]

Sand colic is my main problem but I'm using the Equi Aid pellets now, I watch the poop and if it starts looking like cow poop I use them more often, every day if I have to. Switching to Unbeetable has also helped. For the heat in the summer my horses like to just stand under the fans all day and I hose them off.

[@jessicanelson-88]

always enjoy your new videos. Florida is way too hot for me. I'll stick in New England. have fun and safe travels

[@CarmellaAbel]

I can’t wait to get to New England next summer! Blessings!

[@Stephanieonthego]

Hi I own a horse in Florida and I moved him from Washington state where he lived most of his life. We had to change his routine when we got here to be inside during the day and outside at night. More bathing. Overall he gained muscle and we were riding 3x as much because it wasn’t freezing rain half the year. I do clip him in the winter. We live in Davie outside of Miami. There are so many beautiful trails and the poisonous plants have never been a real issue. Mosquitos stop us from riding in the summer but the barn is fine.

[@larachapman5175]

Welcome to Florida! We are Wellington people with property in Ocala as well. Both big horse places! Summers are terrible for horses but the fall and winter and even spring are good.

[@kathleenp.7990]

Super envious, I love FL. 💕 We have most of those issues in SC to be honest.

[@twirlinginameadow]

I’m glad you enjoyed Florida so much!❤️🐴 Meanwhile, as a Florida native, I crave and dream of getting out of here 😝🤣🤣 I want mountains, hills, forests, and cooler weather!!

[@glyniscoleman4813]

Me as well 😊

[@austincheyenne1941]

My horses do just fine in Florida. Never had a problem

[@pamelam8914]

Same

[@thenakitaharris]

woowww those herons look amazing, I absolutely love herons after coming across them when I was in Arkansas - the ones you saw look different then the herons I saw in AR so its interesting to learn about different bird varieties! your florida chapter looks BEAUTIFUL and what a great campground setup. love seeing the clips of the horses investigating the bamboo, so cute

[@writerspen010]

Ah, Florida. The Australia of the U.S. Personally, I hate it for the heat, humidity, and bugs (I'm a fall and winter kind of gal), but I'm glad you guys were able to keep it on your itinerary and hope the horses stay safe and well for the rest of your time down there!

[@aaronbrigham4743]

Wow congratulations on your new place and that's good knowledge to know about Florida's climate and yes I agree with you there climate is more humid than the western part of the country and it's pretty amazing cuz I'm doing ekon nutrition when horses come from different parts of the country they're not used to humidity. Like some horses like you were saying that you know that were from the western part such as Colorado and they went to Florida in the middle of the summer their immune to it. Learning stuff everyday. 🙏🐴

[@CarmellaAbel]

Humidity is tough on everyone 😂 best wishes!

[@ligt18098]

I'm in Florida with horses! The allergies are killer though Native Florida girl here. Bugs in Florida and no-see-ums are definitely way worse in summer, so are things like summer sores and sweet itch. Hurricane just ended in November, so it should be relatively smooth sailing here on. Most people I know only blanket in 30-40F if horses have a full coat on, also, I was told in summer it's almost too hot to wear fly sheets, so that's a worrying thing in Summer. I got my first horse in April but I've been riding since 2011-ish. Some horses fare better than others. My horse HATES the bugs, and they really do affect her, allergies and all are insane. Mud in summer is horrible for hooves, but now that the muds gone, thrush is gone. Most horses in Florida develop thrush if they're allowed 24 access to outdoors like mine is (no stall time, she just has a shelter) but of course she prefers standing in the mud. So I recommend not Living in Florida with horses, but visiting in winter should definitely be fine. I also think by taking your extra precautions you're going to fare better than Raleigh did. My horse is a Nevada born mustang, but has lived her for all 10 years of her life after her mother mustang was rounded up and birthed her in holding. So even though she's been in Florida for her whole life, the bugs have never stopped being an issue from what I've seen of her history. It's a struggle now as a new horse owner and I'm just trying to do everything everyone is telling me to do. 😅

[@gailwatson4485]

We live in the Tropics of North Queensland Australia. Lots of people keep horses here but it is a lot harder to keep them well. Never bring a horse from a cool climate into the tropics. Always get a horse that was born and bred here. We use a lot of specific electrolytes that mean their sweat response is working 100% . On the plus side, we have grass all year round!! Don't have to rug and stable. It's just a completely different ball game caring for horses in the Tropics.

[@Lurloveshorses]

Enjoy your warm sunny stay in Florida 🎉

[@CarmellaAbel]

I’m loving it so far!

[@cowgirlprince5810]

Yes we get hot in July and June August. But Dec to may it say cold I I own a mini Shetland in Florida yes in the summer we do have yellow fly and horse flys and you need watch for sandflies but if keep fly spary on them keep in front of a fan in the summer you won’t had a problem but you also need watch for sand colic if feed your horse on the ground.

[@stephenshy9941]

I’ve lived here for 25 years in North Florida, I’ve had horses here for 24 years and they’ve all done very well. The only issues I can attribute to Florida is Sweet itch aka lrain rot, with proper care it’s really not a problem, one of my horses a red horse with pink skin gets the sweet itch in the summertime and the other one which is more of a orange horse with gray skin doesn’t have any issues at all. So I think just like humans it all depends we’re all different and so are they. I love Florida people try to get me to leave, but I love it here with me and my horses and my puppies. God bless you and enjoy Florida. You picked the cold and part of the year to come. Can’t wait to see more videos. See you down the trail. 🤠 PS some of the most athletic and greatest horses in the world come from Ocala Florida. It’s the limestone that’s what my father always told me he was a professional horse trainer all his life.

[@xSilentHope]

Your narrating voice (especially in the first half of the video) reminds me so much of Max in Life is Strange

[@jennyrosd2003]

Another possibility for some reactions is if the horses have been vaxxed for the trip. Can be a shock and an immune suppressing thing to do on top of the travel and the change of environment. Just another thing to add to the mix.

[@laurasarka1387]

Those are sandhill cranes.

[@Polarisarts11]

You have some strength for wanting to move to florida

[@AniruddhaR]

I love you all so much!! You are my biggest fan, favourite KZbinr! Be careful, be safe. You are the best, best, best. You all helped me so much also. My cow Lakshmi gave birth to a beautiful boy calf and another cow named Gauri is PREGNANT ❤!! But something happened to my cow named Swasthi. One day, her hoof went so long and she got a big wound and it started bleeding so badly, badly, badly. And I immediately called the vet and he told that we will come and see the would and treat it so they came and treated it and I am feeling like the pain of the hoof has increased but it is healing. Another thing, Swasthi has a boy calf and he got a cut on his face that day so I don't know what happened but it is all good now ❤😊! Please be careful, safe, you can do anything in life, don't give up no matter what happens, believe in yourself. Me and my family believes in you, ourselves and the whole world. All the best, be safe, be happy 💙❤🙏🐴🐎!!!!! BTW when do you guys vaccinate the horses?

[@CarmellaAbel]

Glad your cows are doing well! We vaccinate the horses either once a year or twice a year depending on the vaccine. I had the vaccines done right before we left on our trip in August!

[@sallydoty4535]

Oregon has its FAIR share of bugs/flies!! I'm in Hillsboro and have been for a few years! Our horses get a massive amount of flies!! They stick to you sometimes!! 💖🐎💖

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Does a single fly bite make them bleed?

[@sallydoty4535]

@NoThankUBeQuiet It has happened several times, over the years. More so in spring/summer, when horse flies are really active here. But for my horses who are allergic to flies and bugs, they get it all year. I know Florida and the South have worse bugs than the PNW! Lol I'm really glad her horses are alright and doing better now! 💖

[@j.elizabeth4621]

I’m pretty sure Elisia Wallace lives and trains in Florida. I don’t know who this other KZbinr is but it looks like she’s filming in summer. Summer bugs are pretty awful.

[@That1cowgirl-nn3zc]

I’m from Florida and all of my horses are here and they’re fine

[@deniseheidelmeier4950]

Raleigh Link’s video was enough to scare me away from wanting to move to Florida

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

She's was stupid to move them in August. That was so dumb

[@Equestrianma]

I dont know what happens in Florida a im British but have a great trip

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you! Florida is an interesting place to learn about and visit if you ever want a fun adventure 😂

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I've only ever had horses in FL. Not mentioning yellow flies in the list of bugs is wild. They are demons.

[@leftfinned]

Yessss yellow flies are the worst ones!

[@williamwhite1596]

Heat humidity and bugs ! God Bless !!!

[@wannabemuleskinner]

I'm so glad you got to enjoy my home state. I love Florida, and as you know we have a vibrant and thriving equestrian community and industry. As long as you take it as you did, you'll always be fine. I have friends from Canada that travel down every winter and their horses do fine. That said, certain breeds, such as mustangs, have a reptutation for being "itchy and bitchy" but many do well if their owners willing to provide the necessarry allergy shots. Florida is a different, but very special, animal. Summer is a brute, even for natives. Usually I continue to train through the heat, but this year was something else. I'm glad you decided to do your forray in winter when the climate is easier to adjust to :) Shameless plug: visit my channel if you want to see what endurance and cattle drive riding in Florida looks like.

[@diggingmary129]

⚠️ Just another concern for you, if you ride on the ocean be aware of jellyfish tentacles!!! Even if they are cut off they can sting!!! ❤ and they can be translucent!

[@Broke_horse_girl]

she was stupid and moved in the middle of summer... you're doing it in winter so its ok. none of the horses at my barn have ever had any problems here, some have allergies but nothing some meds and good baths can't take care of

[@ruthhamilton4882]

Agree, used to move standardbred racehorses from MI to FL every fall, stay the winter and back north in spring. Other than more scratches (heel scabs) in FL, they were ALL fine.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Not true, not all allergies or anhydrosis can be “solved”. Some horses end up needing to leave Florida. Look at sale ads….many specify that the horse must go to another state. Having moved a horse in from up north (I did this in late fall) I had huge issues and would never recommend it to anyone

[@Broke_horse_girl]

@@nicolaxoxo1 ok well i was talking about my experience. most of the horses at my barn have been born here so they are used to it. ofc there will be problems no matter what people do but, you should of gradually moved them

[@nicolaxoxo1]

@ gradually moving gradually would have been impractical but also it wouldn’t change the fact that my horse is violently allergic to the coastal and Tifton hay. Nothing will change that fact. Allergies like that don’t change with the season, if anything they get worse with continued exposure.

[@faryn17]

Where is this in Florida?

[@fabcab5507]

My horses live there and are perfectly fine

[@fleetskipper1810]

How far south did you go? Anywhere south of Ocala and the weather is subtropical. I used to live south of Ft. Myers. I’d never bring a horse there: 43 mosquito species in Lee County alone, not to mention pythons and alligators inland.

[@pamelam8914]

We mainly ride when the sun is going down. We have fly strips hanging all over where the horses can not reach them. Dry dock the horses no worries of burs etc. Nights let them have some green grass, but, use bug spray often. I have a bald face horse and put sunscreen on the face. When it's raining, ride. It's beautiful! Stay away from ponds or water that is knee deep. Stagnant water means mosquitoes. However we rarely see or have a horse fly. We keep manure picked up and hauled away on a regular basis, much less flies. We ride in the woods as well, and only came across a coyote, it ran away. You have to learn how to navigate the area you are in. And sounds like you are doing great. I am in south Fl. now. And have Been. My horse came from PA. other horse came from NY. They just have no problems. Lots of auction horses moved here for years from up north. They thrive. You have to Spray your horses with non-toxic bug spray. You will have no nasty bites, or allergic problems to our natural plants/trees. Rub their legs and check daily while soft brushing for any bumps. You should find none. Taking a slow drive down for the horses was great! It took me 4 days. The humidity got me. I also wet my horses hay. And let them roll in the mud as well!

[@donnalbackus606]

What is the campground called 🎉❤❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

This is the Fechtel Tract near Orlando!

[@glyniscoleman4813]

​@CarmellaAbel Fectel is wonderful we trail ride there quite a bit you get swamp and dry woods all in one ride

[@FrenchFrogLOVE5Horses]

Raleighhhhhhhh❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tbjtbj4786]

If that bear was flowing you. It was debating about having lunch.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

We've got 5 horses here in the Florida Panhandle, 2 of them are hardy mustangs and have no problem with the weather, two of them are in their 20's and just simply don't care and then there's the 30+ year old mare who was born and raised here and much like the other two, she doesn't care either. The bugs are horrid no matter the season, even in the winter we get lots of everything buzzing around. There's a fellow wood worker over in Australia and we were comparing how similar Florida was to Australia in that damn near everything around you is trying to kill you or at least suck your blood :/ Right now we're cautiously enjoying the colder weather and it gives my big draft a chance to be a kid all over again without, the biggest problem we have now is the massive amounts of rain we get... one of the jokes is that Florida has two seasons - Hot and Wet as well as Cold and Wet... that's about it in a nutshell for the weather. Glad you're enjoying your trip to our neck of the woods though, if you want, feel free to take some of the critters and bugs back as souvenirs to give to others lol.

[@CarmellaAbel]

😂😂 thank you!

[@patriciaantolik6741]

Beware of fire ants!!!

[@bonniebertoldie1527]

Where are you staying for 10 dollars a night, me and my guy and 2 horses want to go!!!

[@CarmellaAbel]

It’s called the Fechtel Tract; great camp and great trails!

[@bonniebertoldie1527]

Thanks​@@CarmellaAbel

[@Sporkle180]

❤🎉

[@Horsilly]

This is a bit unrelated but… I have that map! 3:50

[@That1cowgirl-nn3zc]

6:48 I know that you’re not from Florida, but I am those aren’t herons those are sandhill cranes

[@MealoCrochet]

Where do you get your saddle pads?? Thanks!

[@CarmellaAbel]

I got it from a small tack store in Virginia!

[@MealoCrochet]

@@CarmellaAbel Thanks!!! Do you know what the brand is? I really like them!

[@glyniscoleman4813]

I swear sandspurs grow on trees at fectel they are so bad out there

[@Saltyanddone]

I love all the equestrians are just making Raleighlink our new vegan teacher and just meming on her bs hard

[@denisedaigle-zd3ps]

Wisconsin.was way worse. As far as bugs go and mosquitoes were colossal,way big and worse than Florida. I was born in Florida not saying I like Florida. I'm just saying Wisconsin Bugs were worse and I did move horses from Wisconsin back to Florida. Ones that were born and bred there and had no issues.

[@lisadenalibethanyanderson4147]

All my family lives primarily in Florida. My immediate fam. (My mom , dad , myself, and my older sister, are the Only ones living outside of the state of Florida. They Grew up in Florida and my sister was actually born in Florida. We visited Florida once a year for month to two weeks on average…. Lol some of my family there still have horses, …. This includes my cousin Brittni, and her son… lol I actually taught my cousin how to ride, and Alaskan how to horsemanship… she really is a daily active rider now ….with her own horses and has passed the torch to her son… but it’s interesting that these issues with moving horses down to the lower 48 are primarily related to only Florida …. I would suggest to investigate the situation further… seems kinda ignorant to only point fingers to the movement of livestock strictly and specifically to FLORIDA as the culprit for horse illnesses… moving any animals from colder climates will face its own challenges and adaptation issues don’t happen over night too…. Anyways I would recommend visiting the *Ocala county* area… Really is one of the horse breeding areas of excellence… many LEGENDS horse bloodlines make up are still being bred actively in that area.. tons of equine based facilities / centers to visit and explore … tons of thoroughbred breeders and Arabian breeders , world famous training facilities… Im sure you would find in the Ocala area are top of the line in equine… But anyways I love watching ur progress along the journey… with how much distance and the precise locations y’all stay at or set up camp at… definitely help others in furthering their future horse adventures or traveling with horses …. Ur posted videos will help guide travelers and horses into a better route. So keep it up chica! Lol and post more often… lol like we’re are u guys stopping off at ? Do u guys stop off places to let horses out for a stretch, before reaching destinations ? How many miles do u guys recommend rotating horses? (Meaning how many miles do y’all try to make a stop to stretch legs even if ur not setting up camp yet)!? Thank you for ur recommendations, and answers, ur individual responses are appreciated and encouraging new subscribers to join ur channel… ~your friend from across the country. Lisa Denali Anderson ALASKAN COWGIRL.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks for watching, Lisa! Up until this point we have only traveled about 3 hrs at a time. When we start heading west, that will have to change, and I’m still researching and figuring out the dynamic. I will be sure to share the info once I have an idea! Blessings!

[@joannesmartens9442]

Raleigh made the mistake to go in summertime, i follow diferent people in florida and their horses have any problem. Also some ritch people take their competition horses to europe in summer and return to wellington i winter to compete there. I'm almost sure raleigh horses had wounds of insects. She should have gone in full spring, so her horses could be support this environment, and give them vaccinations for that climate. But she did wise to leave in time. But i feel sorry for all her problems she had .🎄

[@nicolaxoxo1]

I moved my horse here in late fall. Guess what?? STILL had major problems!!! There is no way to know in advance if your horses will have allergies to the hays or bugs. Or if they have issues with inability to sweat. Not to mention the prices of good hay. I pay $24 a small square of Timothy

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

Any near encounters with pythons and alligators? 😬

[@CarmellaAbel]

Fortunately no 😂😂

[@nancybraybrooks5509]

thank u for the video. i have said that if i move anywhere it would be florida. Great gov. but ya i see u have to do your homework!!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Florida is great, but definitely a lot of things to consider!

[@nicolaxoxo1]

I actually live in Florida year round (unfortunately) and have a horse here that I brought in from out of state. I referenced the myriad of problems in a comment on one of your past videos where you were discussing prices of hay. For some reason you deleted my comment. I don’t know why because EVERYTHING I said was true!!!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Hello! I never delete comments, unless they are inappropriate, so I apologize that this happened, although I’m not sure how it did! You can share your thoughts here if you’d like.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

@@CarmellaAbel my original comment on your other video contained nothing inappropriate, only facts that could have been helpful to you before you visited Florida 1) Hay….some horses (like mine) end up being allergic to the coastal/Tifton hay commonly used here. Her coughing was so bad that I could barely stay on her back. Medications did not help. Fortunately I was able to move her to another boarding facility and once I switched to Timothy or Orchard grass hays, she never coughed again 2) the cost of hay here is astronomical since most is brought in from out of state or even from Canada. I pay about $23/ small square bale of Timothy or Orchard or mixed. You would have been better off to stock up on hay while you could buy it cheaper in northern areas before coming here 2) the cheap coastal or Tifton grass hays put your horses at a greater risk for colic die to their fine texture 3) if you aren’t staying on sand footing, many areas of Florida don’t drain well, and horses, even those with normally good healthy feet, often develop thrush or white line due to the wet footing 3) you are fortunate to be experiencing good cool weather. This is a rarity as we often have hot weather even in “winter “….I use my air conditioning year round, except for these blissful times. People who don’t experience the true Florida heat and humidity don’t really understand just how bad it can be. It’s hard on horses as they most often don’t live in air conditioned barns (although I have heard there are some in Ocala). I look at my horse now after being here a year and she is unrecognizable. Many horses end up looking worse for living in Florida year round. The other thing about Florida that I dislike is that most of it is very flat. I am a Virginian and I miss the hills and mountains! They really get your horses in shape. I have lived or spent time in many states, but IMO, the part of Virginia I lived in (Warrenton and Middleburg) was the prettiest and the best place for horses. Florida used to be cheap but not any more. My property taxes and outrageous homeowners insurance now exceed my mortgage! Boarding stables in my county (Pinellas County which is a coastal suburb of Tampa and the most densely populated county in Florida) are super expensive and the quality of the facilities and level of care does NOT correspond to the high prices. Somehow it is normalized (and legal!) to have 30-60 horses on tiny acreage here. The sad result is that the horses only get turned out in minuscule paddocks for 1-3 hours a day max. It’s horrible and I truly regret bringing a horse here. If you are looking to ride on the beach, see if it’s still allowed up by St Augustine. When I lived there people were allowed to even drive on the beaches and ride horses and walk leased dogs. None of that is allowed over here in Pinellas County beaches. As you can see I am not a fan of Florida. I only returned here because my elderly mother had a bad stroke. What part of Virginia did you formerly live in? Once you sell it can be hard to jump back into the market. It’s good you are seeing the country, if only to make you appreciate what you had

[@nicolaxoxo1]

@@CarmellaAbel PS for your dog, be aware that sandspurs aren’t the only hazard here. Foxtails are horrible. They have a barb that makes them painful and hard to remove. Often the dog licks the area and it can become infected. And fleas are legendary…..often resistant to many preventative treatments. And they are around all year. You might want to consider buying some Capstar pills in case your dog picks up some fleas so you can quickly kill them off before they infest your rig. A monthly preventative flea treatment which includes a heartworm preventative and general worm treatment is a good idea because mosquitoes are out year round too so rates of heartworm infection are high here. The only thing that’s less of an issue than Virginia is Lyme disease. Of note, in many areas of Florida the coyote population is out of control. They have no natural predators here and can have up to 19 pups. Where I live they are even on the beaches! They have lost their fear of man, the other night I was walking my large Akita and the coyote was walking by pretty unphased. Once I opened my front door to a pack of 4. They slowly mosied away after I yelled. They have been known to snatch cats off screen porches and small dogs off long flexi-leads. So take care and don’t let your dog roam out of your immediate sight

[@kowgyrl]

Parasites are way more diverse and aggressive in Florida so be sure to de-worm religiously😉

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thanks for this! I take note!

[@catlady4ever]

Hopefully yaw learned to do research, before spending so much to find a mistake.

[@syd1621]

listening to people talk about my state 😭

[@Pearl.Is.Autistic.SU.900]

Wow, you say horses are adaptable, doesn’t seem like that. About as adaptable as a wild Emerald Tree Boa or a wild rain frog (not very). Wonder how horses survived this long being such genetic messes and evolutionary disadvantaged animals. (I’ve been around horses over half my life, not hating on them) But it’s really baffling.

[@zeroshepard9513]

Floriduh is a scam. I wouldnt move there if they gave me a mansion. I live in a car. Id rather keep freezing my ass off in my car.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

no real cowboy or cowgirl ever came from Florida...

[@HenryEwald-c5g]

Why would anyone move to Florida and the politics

[@donovanmedieval]

Raleigh's a bit extreme and uncompromising. Don't worry so much about following her advise to the letter. I've never been to Florida, or owned a horse. I road one 38 years ago. Don't tell her I said this. I'd hate to make an enemy of her.

[@sunsetstables72]

Dude i wish you could hear yourself. First of all you clearly know nothing about horses and quite literally said you've only ridden once and secondly you don't have a clue behind Raleigh's intentions to help other equine owners on having a decent knowledge of how horses adjust to climate change.

[@Broke_horse_girl]

@sunsetstables72 i love Raleigh but that was just stupid what she did. moving horses who are only ever used to cold and dry straight to the other side of the country where its humid and hot in the MIDDLE of SUMMER where its normal to have 75% humidity and be 90-100 degrees ofc something was bound to happen

[@sunsetstables72]

@@Broke_horse_girl I agree that she didn't do the right thing but we should remember that she's also trying to correct it by warning others not to make the same mistake that she did. And donovan over here is talking shit about Raleigh, so yes I will stand up for her.

[@KitCat_Eq]

I wouldn’t really call it “talking shit” that would imply the commenter is being rude or purposely painting her in a bad light… but they were just honestly and kindly stating what they thought. You can’t deny Raleigh is a bit of an extremist. I love her and I love what she stands for, but she is definitely extreme and uncompromising.

[@donovanmedieval]

@sunsetstables72 I think her intensions are for people to treat horses better. Am I wrong about that?

[@AscendenteGeminis78]

Don't be selfish with your horses. Leave them where they came from, where they were comfortable. Don't try to force them to adapt to your incurable traveler's whims.